Dallas, Tarrant counties combine for 12,000+ new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Dallas and Tarrant counties both reported more than 6,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as the surge from the omicron variant continues.

CEO of COVID-19 testing company apologizes for delays, says they're working on backlog

The CEO of one of the major COVID-19 testing companies said the big delays in results are part of a perfect storm of omicron, their staff being out sick, and staffing shortages.

Dallas murder: Woman in partial security guard uniform found dead

Dallas police are investigating the murder of a woman who was found wearing a partial security guard uniform Thursday morning.

Dallas FBI agents have arrested 35 people for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Texas is second in the nation for the number of people arrested for their roles in the January 6 Capitol Riot. The FBI's Dallas field office is responsible for many of those arrests.

Trackdown: Shooting outside North Dallas convenience store injures woman

In this week’s Trackdown, gunshots were fired into a parking lot outside of a North Dallas convenience store. A woman was hit in the volley of bullets.

Marisela Botello case: Couple charged with murder flee while out on bond

Two of the three suspects arrested for the murder of a Seattle woman whose body was found months after she disappeared from Deep Ellum are now missing. Court documents reveal the women "have shown a pattern of avoidance." They fled the state while under investigation, and now two have fled while on bond.

Dallas Zoo names twin tiger cubs after conservation heroes

The Dallas Zoo named its Sumatran tiger twins after two conservationists who are working to save the critically endangered species in its natural habitat.

Police: Dallas hit-and-run victim was watching New Year's Eve fireworks

Police said Dil Chainey got out of his car in Deep Ellum to watch the Dallas fireworks show on New Year's Eve. He was hit by a pickup truck that was going the wrong way with no headlights on.

North Texas first responders hit hard by omicron variant

As North Texas continues to see a big spike in new coronavirus cases from the omicron variant, first responders are also starting to see an impact. Dallas Fire-Rescue is experiencing the most workers out of the office at one time since the pandemic started. And they are not alone.

Dallas ISD extends mask mandate, Lancaster ISD students to learn remotely due to omicron variant

Many North Texas students are returning to class this week after the winter break. Some will be required to wear masks or learn from home because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

Tony Timpa case: Dallas seeks rehearing of case after appellate court rules officers can be sued

The city of Dallas wants all 17 judges from three states who make up the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans to re-hear the case involving officers being sued by the family of Tony Timpa. He died in police custody nearly five years ago.

North Texans bracing for cold temperatures this weekend

Some North Texans have been stocking up on essential supplies ahead of the freezing temperatures, while others are reaching out to those who need a place to stay warm.

Dallas police release photo of vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run

Dallas police are working to find the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that happened as people were ringing in the new year.

Dallas Walmart store among several temporarily closing for COVID-19 cleaning

Walmart is abruptly closing some stores around the country, including here in North Texas, where it says COVID-19 infection rates are high.